KR20230017951A - Board game apparatus and method display - Google Patents

Abstract

Disclosed are a board game apparatus using a display unit and a method thereof. According to the present invention, a game received through a network is output to the display unit, and through placing of physical items and displaying of an image on the display unit, a match can be played with a game opponent. According to the present invention, a board game apparatus using a display means comprises: a data communication unit (110) which transmits and receives game-related data with an external terminal connected through a network; an input unit (120) which receives setting data of the game and detects the positional coordinates of a game piece (170) disposed on a game board image (130a); a display unit (130) which displays the game board image (130a) and a game piece image (170a) reflecting game data received from an opponent together with the game board image (130a); a control unit (140) which controls the game board image (130a) to be displayed by executing the game, but reflects the game piece image (170a) to the game based on the positional coordinates detected as the game piece (170) is arranged and the game data received from the opponent; a power supply unit (150) supplying power to a board game apparatus (100); and a plurality of game pieces (170) detachably installed on the display unit (130).

Description

Board game device and method using display means {BOARD GAME APPARATUS AND METHOD DISPLAY}

The present invention relates to a board game apparatus and method using a display means, and more particularly, outputs a game received through a network to a display unit, and displays a game through arrangement of physical game pieces and images on the display unit. It relates to a board game apparatus and method using a display means for performing a match against an opponent.

Recently, mobile communication terminals are equipped with modules supporting broadcasting, wireless Internet, and the like, in addition to functions for transmitting and receiving calls or text messages.

In particular, a mobile communication terminal combines the advantages of a mobile phone capable of sending and receiving phone calls and text messages and a personal digital assistant (PDA) capable of managing personal information or exchanging information with a computer. Data communication functions such as sending and receiving faxes and Internet access are integrated.

The biggest feature of mobile communication terminals is that users can download, install, add, or delete hundreds of various applications (application programs) as desired, unlike conventional products that were released as finished products and were available only with given functions.

In addition, it is possible to directly access the Internet using the wireless Internet, as well as to access the Internet in various ways using various browsing programs, and it is also possible to directly create an application desired by the user.

In addition, it is possible to implement an interface suitable for oneself through various applications, and that applications can be shared between mobile communication terminals having the same operating system (OS), etc. are considered as advantages that existing mobile phones do not have.

Recently, as a mobile Internet device that can execute programs using a touch screen method as the main input method, which recognizes characters by directly writing on the LCD (liquid crystal) screen with a finger or electronic pen, tablet PCs are also supplied as mobile communication terminals. It is becoming.

In particular, in the case of a tablet PC, there is an advantage in that a user can enjoy various games such as a fighting game and a web board game using a large screen.

However, when a game is played using a tablet PC, power consumption of the tablet PC increases due to a display using a large LCD, and a user's eyesight deteriorates due to prolonged use.

In addition, there is a problem in that the fun of playing the game is reduced because the game progresses on the screen.

Korean Registered Patent Registration No. 10-1302091 (Title of Invention: Board Game Device)

In order to solve this problem, the present invention outputs a game received through a network to a display unit, and arranges physical game pieces on the display unit and displays an image to provide a board using a display means for performing a match against a game opponent. It is an object of the present invention to provide a game device and method.

In order to achieve the above object, one embodiment of the present invention is a board game device using a display means, displaying a game board image when an arbitrary game program is executed, and executing the game according to preset game rules. It is characterized in that it is a board game device that detects the physical positions of one or more game pieces arranged on the game board image and unique data of the game pieces and reflects them in the game in response to the execution of the game board.

In addition, the board game device according to the embodiment is characterized in that game data received from the opponent's board game device is displayed as a game piece image on the game board image as the game is executed.

In addition, the board game device according to the embodiment includes a data communication unit for transmitting and receiving game-related data with an external terminal connected through a network; an input unit that receives the setting data of the game and detects positional coordinates of game pieces disposed on the game board image; a display unit that displays the game board image and the game piece image in which the game data received from the opponent is reflected together with the game board image; a control unit that executes the game and controls the game board image to be displayed, but reflects the game piece image based on the positional coordinates sensed as the game pieces are arranged and the game data received from the opponent and controls the game to be executed; a power supply unit supplying power to the board game device; and a plurality of game pieces detachably installed on the display unit.

In addition, the board game device according to the embodiment is characterized by further comprising a sound output unit for outputting sound and a sound source.

In addition, the panel input unit installed on the upper surface of the display unit according to the embodiment to detect the positional coordinates of the game piece; and a magnetic panel unit installed on the rear surface of the display unit to form an attractive force based on the game piece and the magnetic field.

In addition, the game piece according to the embodiment is a piece body portion made of an arbitrary shape; and a pattern unit installed on the piece body unit, formed with an arbitrary pattern to represent unique data according to each game piece, and made of magnets to form an attraction based on a magnetic field with the display unit. do.

In addition, the pattern unit according to the embodiment includes a reference protrusion forming a reference point; and pattern projections arranged in an arbitrary shape around the reference projection.

In addition, the board game device according to the embodiment further includes a dice on which a random score is formed, wherein the dice includes a gyro sensor for detecting positional data corresponding to the score, and a score detected based on the gyro sensor. It is characterized by having a data communication unit for transmitting to the board game device.

In addition, the board game device according to the embodiment is characterized in that it further comprises a server system for providing an arbitrary game program.

The set-top box is configured to allow the board game device according to the embodiment to be connected to a server system and to connect the board game device to an opponent's board game device through a network.

In addition, an embodiment of the present invention is a board game method using a display means, a) when a game program is executed by a board game device, executing a game according to preset game rules and displaying a game board image; b) When selection of an opponent and synchronization with the opponent's board game device are completed, the board game device detects user input according to the execution of the game, physical location of the game piece to be placed by the user, and unique data input of the game piece Analyzing and reflecting in the game; and c) the board game device transmits the analysis result to the opponent's board game device, and displays game data received from the opponent's board game device as a game piece image on the game board image in response to the execution of the game. and reflecting it in the game;

In addition, the game program according to the embodiment is downloaded from a server system, and the board game device is characterized in that it is directly connected to the server system or accessed through a set-top box.

In addition, the download of the game program according to the embodiment is characterized in that a cost payment process is additionally performed.

Further, the implementation may further include d) when the game ends, the board game device terminating the connection with the opponent's board game device and storing the game result.

The present invention has the advantage of outputting a game received through a network to a display unit, and performing a match against a game opponent by arranging physical game pieces and displaying an image on the display unit.

In addition, the present invention can provide the same effect as playing an actual board game offline by physically arranging items by the user in contrast to a web board game in which a board is created on the screen of the display unit and the board game is played using only images. There are advantages to being

In addition, the present invention has the advantage of providing a new concept fusion type board game combining digital and analog.

1 is an exemplary diagram illustrating a board game device using a display unit according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is an exemplary view illustrating an operation of a board game device using a display unit according to the embodiment of FIG. 1;
Figure 3 is a block diagram showing the structure of a board game device using a display means according to the embodiment of Figure 1;
4 is a AA cross-sectional view showing the structure of the display unit of the board game device using the display means according to the embodiment of FIG. 1;
5 is an exemplary view showing items of the board game device using the display means according to the embodiment of FIG. 1;
FIG. 6 is an exemplary view illustrating a pattern of an item according to the embodiment of FIG. 5;
7 is an exemplary view illustrating a board game using a display unit according to the embodiment of FIG. 1;
8 is a flowchart illustrating a board game method using a display unit according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments of the present invention and accompanying drawings, but the same reference numerals in the drawings will be described on the premise that they refer to the same components.

Prior to describing specific details for the implementation of the present invention, it should be noted that configurations not directly related to the technical subject matter of the present invention are omitted within the scope of not disturbing the technical subject matter of the present invention.

In addition, the terms or words used in this specification and claims are meanings and concepts consistent with the technical idea of the invention based on the principle that the inventor can define the concept of appropriate terms to best describe his/her invention. should be interpreted as

In this specification, the expression that a certain part "includes" a certain component means that it may further include other components, rather than excluding other components.

In addition, terms such as ".. unit", ".. unit", and ".. module" refer to units that process at least one function or operation, which may be classified as hardware, software, or a combination of the two.

In addition, the term "at least one" is defined as a term including singular and plural, and even if at least one term does not exist, each component may exist in singular or plural, and may mean singular or plural. would be self-evident.

In addition, the singular or plural number of each component may be changed according to embodiments.

Hereinafter, a preferred embodiment of a board game device and method using a display means according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is an exemplary view showing a board game device using a display means according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is an exemplary view illustrating the operation of the board game device using a display means according to the embodiment of FIG. 1 3 is a block diagram showing the structure of the board game device using the display means according to the embodiment of FIG. 1, and FIG. 4 shows the structure of the display unit of the board game device using the display means according to the embodiment of FIG. A-A cross-sectional view, FIG. 5 is an exemplary view showing an item of a board game device using a display means according to the embodiment of FIG. 1, and FIG. 6 is an exemplary view shown to explain a pattern of an item according to the embodiment of FIG. 5 , FIG. 7 is an exemplary view illustrating a board game using a display means according to the embodiment of FIG. 1 .

1 to 7, the board game device 100 using the display means according to an embodiment of the present invention displays a game board image 130a when a game program is executed and follows preset game rules. run the game according to

Here, the game program may include various board game programs such as concave, chess, chess, blue marble, etc., but is not limited thereto, and board games available online or offline, or convergence boards combining digital and analog, are not limited thereto. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that games may also be included.

In addition, the board game device 100 detects the physical location of one or more game pieces 170 disposed on the game board image 130a and unique data of the game pieces 170 in response to the execution of the game and reflect it in the game.

In addition, as the game is executed, the board game device 100 displays game data received from the opponent's board game device 100a as a game piece image 170a on the game board image 130a. Communication unit 110, input unit 120, display unit 130, control unit 140, power supply unit 150, sound output unit 160, game piece 170, and dice 180 ).

The data communication unit 110 is a component that transmits and receives game-related data with an external terminal connected through a network, and allows the board game device 100 to be connected to the server system 200, or the board game device 100 to It is possible to transmit and receive game data by connecting to the set-top box 300 that operates to be connected to the opponent's board game device 100a.

In addition, the data communication unit 110 may transmit and receive data using a wireless communication format such as Bluetooth or ZigBee, or may use a communication format such as USB using a wired network.

The input unit 120 is a component that receives game-related data from the user, and includes a button input unit 121 that receives game setting data and the position of the game piece 170 placed on the game board image 130a by the user. It may be configured with a panel input unit 122 that detects coordinates.

The panel input unit 122 uses a resistive film type, a pressure-sensitive type, a capacitance type, an infrared type, etc. to recognize the contact position.

For example, in the case of a resistive film type or pressure-sensitive type, two sheets of transparent conductive film with a plurality of electrodes installed along the X-axis and Y-axis come into contact with each other, sensing the change in current and resistance generated through electrical contact and pressure, and pressure. By discriminating, it is possible to recognize horizontal and vertical coordinates.

The display unit 130 is configured to display a game board image 130a and a game piece image 170a in which game data received from an opponent is reflected together with the game board image 130a. It may be composed of a display means using a panel, a display means using an LED panel, an LCD panel, an OLED panel or a QLED panel, and the like, and is preferably composed of a display means using an electronic ink panel.

Unlike an LED panel, LCD panel, OLED panel, or QLED panel, the electronic ink panel reduces eye fatigue due to a warm backlight and does not emit blue light that causes headaches and eye fatigue to users.

In addition, since the electronic ink panel consumes battery only when the particles contained in the microcapsule move, the battery is not consumed until the screen is changed after the screen is completely displayed.

In addition, the display unit 130 can function as, for example, a touch screen capable of performing both input and display by installing a panel input unit 122 for detecting the positional coordinates of the game piece 170 on the upper surface. .

In addition, the display unit 130 may additionally include a film unit 131 and a magnetic panel unit 132 .

The film unit 131 is a thin transparent member and is installed above the panel input unit 122 to protect the surface of the display unit 130 .

The magnetic panel unit 132 is installed on the rear surface of the display unit 130, and forms an attractive force with the game piece 170 disposed on the display unit 130 by a magnetic field so that the game is displayed on the display unit 130. It allows the piece 170 to be fixed and may be composed of a thin iron plate.

The controller 140 executes a game program and controls the game to proceed based on game progress data input by the user and game progress data received from the opponent's board game device 100a.

Also, as the game program is executed, the controller 140 controls the game board image 130a set to correspond to the game to be displayed.

In addition, as the game piece 170 is disposed at an arbitrary position on the display unit 130, the controller 140 may calculate the coordinates of the position of the display unit 130 pressed by the game piece 170.

In addition, the controller 140 generates a game piece image 170a based on the position coordinates of the game pieces 170 and game data received from the opponent, for example, the game order and the position coordinates of the game pieces arranged by the opponent. is reflected on the game board image 130a to control the game to be executed.

The power supply 150 is a component that supplies power to the board game device 100, and may be composed of a battery such as a secondary battery.

The sound output unit 160 is a component that outputs preset sounds and sound sources in response to a game state or game situation progressed through execution of a game program, and may include one or more speakers.

The game piece 170 is a member detachably installed on the display unit 130, and is a game piece placed on the display unit 130 by the user to proceed with the game, and includes a piece body unit 171, It may be composed of the pattern unit 172 .

The piece body 171 may be configured in various shapes required for board games, such as a go stone shape, a chess egg shape, a chess piece shape, an animal shape, a plant shape, a character shape, and a building shape.

The pattern unit 172 may be formed of a magnet so that an attraction based on a magnetic field is formed with the magnetic panel unit 132 installed on the display unit 130 .

In addition, the pattern part 172 is installed below the piece body part 171, and a predetermined pattern may be formed to represent unique data set in advance according to the individual game piece 170.

That is, the pattern part 172 forms one or more protrusions at a specific position in the m×n matrix arrangement to represent the unique data set for each individual game piece 170 so as to have individual unique data.

For example, the protrusions may include a reference protrusion 172a forming a reference point, and one or more pattern protrusions 172b arranged in an arbitrary shape at regular intervals around the reference protrusion 172a. there is.

The reference protrusion 172a and the pattern protrusion 172b press the panel input unit 122 installed on the display unit 130 to recognize positional coordinates disposed on the display unit 130 through the panel input unit 122. let it be

The reference protrusion 172a is, for example, disposed at one corner of the pattern portion 172, and the pattern protrusion 172b is spaced apart from each other by a predetermined distance in a random direction around the reference protrusion 172a. Allows unique data to be displayed.

That is, as shown in FIGS. 6(a) to 6(c), pattern protrusions 172b, 172b', and 172b" are formed in arbitrary directions around the reference protrusions 172a, 172a', and 172b". Based on the horizontal and vertical position coordinate information by detecting the change in current and resistance generated through the pressure or electrical contact of the reference protrusions 172a, 172a', 172b" and the pattern protrusions 172b, 172b', 172b" Allows the control unit 140 to recognize unique data.

In addition, the pattern unit 172 includes dummy protrusions 172c, 172c', and 172c" so that the game piece 170 can be fixed on the display unit 130 while maintaining a horizontal state.

In addition, the reference protrusion 172a, the pattern protrusion 172b, and the dummy protrusion 172c may be made of a magnetic material or a magnet.

The dice 180 is a board game tool with arbitrary scores, and the user throws the dice 180 while playing the game to check the points obtained, and the result can be transmitted to the control unit 140 .

That is, a gyro sensor may be installed in the dice 180 to detect positional data corresponding to a score, for example, a position of '1' when a '1' is obtained by throwing a dice.

In addition, the dice 180 may include a data communication unit that transmits '1', which is score data corresponding to location information detected by the gyro sensor, to the board game device 100 .

Meanwhile, in the present invention, the server system 200 providing an arbitrary game program to the board game device 100 may be configured.

In addition, the present invention operates so that the board game device 100 can connect to the server system 200, and the board game device 100 is connected to the opponent's board game device 100a through a network Set-top operating A box 300 may be constructed.

The set-top box 300 is connected to the TV 400 to mediate broadcasting programs, and in the present invention, the board game device 100 can download game programs through the set-top box 300, , When the downloaded game program is executed, a network is formed with the board game device 100a in a combat state so that the game can be played.

In addition, the set-top box 300 may operate to charge a certain amount of money when a game program is downloaded to the board game device 100 .

Next, a board game method using a display unit according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described.

8 is a flowchart illustrating a board game method using a display unit according to an embodiment of the present invention.

1 to 8, in the board game method using a display unit according to an embodiment of the present invention, the board game device 100 executes an arbitrary game program (S100).

In the step S100, the board game device 100 determines whether a game program needs to be downloaded (S200).

As a result of the determination in step S200, if it is determined that download is necessary, the board game device 100 connects to the server system 200 that provides the game program through the set-top box 300, and downloads the game program and accordingly Cost payment is made (S210).

In this embodiment, a configuration in which the board game device 100 is connected through the set-top box 300 is described as an example, but is not limited thereto, and the board game device 100 is directly connected to the server system 200 Configuration may be changed.

If the download is not required in step S200, the game program is executed, the game is played according to preset game rules, and the game board image 130a is displayed through the display unit 130 (S300).

Subsequently, the board game device 100 selects an opponent through the server system 200 connected through the set-top box 300, and synchronizes with the board game device 100a of the opponent after the selection is completed (S400) carry out

As the synchronization of the step S400 is completed and the game start (S500) is input, the board game device 100 determines the user input according to the execution of the game, the physical position of the game piece 170 to be placed by the user, and the game piece ( 170), the unique data input is detected and analyzed, and the analysis result is reflected in the game (S600).

The game result analyzed in step S600 is transmitted from the board game device 100 to the opponent's board game device 100a (S700).

In addition, when the board game device 100 receives game data from the opponent's board game device 100a in response to the execution of the game, the game piece image is displayed on the game board image 130a based on the received game data. By displaying (S800) in (170a), a game reflecting the opponent's game data is played.

That is, as shown in FIG. 7, in the user's board game device 100, the real game piece 170 placed by the user is placed on the game board image 130a of the display unit 130, and the game piece 170 ), the game data input by the opponent is displayed as a game piece image 170a on the game board image 130a of the display unit 130.

In addition, in the board game device 100a of the opponent, the actual game piece 170' placed by the opponent is placed on the game board image 130a of the display unit 130, and the game piece 170' Correspondingly, the game data input by the user is displayed as a game piece image 170a' on the game board image 130a of the display unit 130, thereby providing a new converged board game combining digital and analog. .

Meanwhile, when the game ends (S900), the board game device 100 terminates the connection with the opponent's board game device 100a, and stores the game result in the board game device 100 or the server system 200 ( S1000).

Therefore, it is possible to output the game received through the network to the display unit, and to play against game opponents by arranging physical game pieces and displaying images on the display unit.

In contrast to a web board game in which a board is created on the screen of the display unit and the board game is played using only images, the user physically arranges items, thereby providing the same effect as playing an actual board game offline.

As described above, although it has been described with reference to the preferred embodiments of the present invention, those skilled in the art will variously modify and change the present invention within the scope not departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention described in the claims below. You will understand that it can be done.

In addition, the drawing numbers described in the claims of the present invention are only described for clarity and convenience of explanation, but are not limited thereto, and in the process of describing the embodiments, the thickness of lines or the size of components shown in the drawings, etc. may be exaggerated for clarity and convenience of description.

In addition, the above-mentioned terms are terms defined in consideration of functions in the present invention, which may change according to the intention or custom of the user or operator, so the interpretation of these terms should be made based on the contents throughout this specification. .

In addition, even if it is not explicitly shown or described, a person skilled in the art to which the present invention belongs can make various modifications from the description of the present invention to the technical idea according to the present invention. Obviously, it is still within the scope of the present invention.

In addition, the above embodiments described with reference to the accompanying drawings are described for the purpose of explaining the present invention, and the scope of the present invention is not limited to these embodiments.

100, 100a: board game device 110: data communication unit
120: input unit 121: button input unit
122: panel input unit 130: display unit
130a: game board image 131: film unit
132: magnetic panel unit 140: control unit
150: power supply unit 160: sound output unit
170, 170': Game piece
170a, 170a': game piece image
171: piece body portion 172,: pattern portion
172a, 172a', 172a": reference protrusion 172b, 172b', 172b": pattern protrusion
172c, 172c', 172c": dummy protrusion 180: dice
200: server system 300, 300a: set-top box
400, 400a: TV

Claims (14)

When any game program is executed, the game board image 130a is displayed and the game is played according to preset game rules.
A board game device that detects the physical location of one or more game pieces (170) disposed on the game board image (130a) and unique data of the game pieces (170) in response to the execution of the game and reflects them in the game. A board game device using a display means (100). According to claim 1,
Characterized in that the board game device 100 displays game data received from the opponent's board game device 100a as a game piece image 170a on the game board image 130a as the game is executed. Board game device using means. According to claim 1,
The board game device 100 includes a data communication unit 110 for transmitting and receiving game-related data with an external terminal connected through a network;
an input unit 120 that receives the setting data of the game and detects positional coordinates of the game pieces 170 disposed on the game board image 130a;
a display unit 130 that displays the game board image 130a and a game piece image 170a reflecting game data received from an opponent together with the game board image 130a;
Control the game board image 130a to be displayed by executing the game, but reflect the game piece image 170a to the game based on the positional coordinates detected as the game piece 170 is arranged and the game data received from the opponent a control unit 140 for controlling to be executed;
a power supply unit 150 supplying power to the board game device 100; and
A board game device using a display means comprising a plurality of game pieces 170 detachably installed on the display unit 130. According to claim 3,
The board game device 100 further comprises a sound output unit 160 for outputting sound and a sound source. According to claim 3,
The display unit 130 includes a panel input unit 122 installed on the upper surface to detect the positional coordinates of the game piece 170; and
A board game device using a display means comprising a; magnetic panel part 132 installed on the rear surface of the display part 130 to form an attractive force based on the game piece 170 and the magnetic field. According to claim 3,
The game piece 170 includes a piece body portion 171 having an arbitrary shape; and
It is installed on the piece body part 171, an arbitrary pattern is formed to represent unique data according to the individual game piece 170, and a pattern made of magnets to form an attraction based on the display part 130 and a magnetic field A board game device using a display means comprising a; unit 172. According to claim 6,
The pattern part 172 includes a reference protrusion 172a forming a reference point; and
A board game device using a display means comprising a; pattern projections (172b) arranged in an arbitrary shape around the reference projections (172a). According to claim 3,
The board game device 100 further includes a dice 180 on which an arbitrary score is formed,
The dice 180 is a display means comprising a gyro sensor for detecting positional data corresponding to a score, and a data communication unit for transmitting the score detected based on the gyro sensor to the board game device 100. Board game device using. According to claim 1,
Board game device using a display means further comprising a server system (200) providing an arbitrary game program to the board game device (100). According to claim 9,
A set-top box 300 that operates to allow the board game device 100 to be connected to the server system 200 and to connect the board game device 100 to the opponent's board game device 100a through a network. Board game device using a display means further comprising. a) when a game program is executed by the board game device 100, executing the game according to preset game rules and displaying the game board image 130a;
b) When selection of an opponent and synchronization with the opponent's board game device 100a are completed, the board game device 100 receives user input according to the execution of the game and the physical position of the game piece 170 placed by the user detecting, analyzing, and reflecting the unique data input of the game piece 170 to the game; and
c) The board game device 100 transmits the analysis result to the opponent's board game device 100a, and transmits game data received from the opponent's board game device 100a in response to the execution of the game. A board game method using a display means including; displaying the game piece image 170a on the board image 130a and reflecting the game piece image 170a to the game. According to claim 11,
The game program is downloaded from the server system 200,
The board game method using a display means, characterized in that the board game device (100) is directly connected to the server system (200) or connected through a set-top box (300). According to claim 12,
The board game method using a display means, characterized in that the downloading of the game program additionally performs a cost payment process. According to claim 11,
d) when the game ends, the board game device 100 terminating the connection with the opponent's board game device 100a and storing the game result; board game method.

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